Blog - Cotton Lint

United States Experiences Significant Decrease in Cotton Lint Export Earnings to $6B in 2023

Apr 4, 2024

The Cotton Lint exports reached a peak of 3.8M tons in 2020, but stayed at a lower figure from 2021 to 2023. In terms of value, Cotton Lint exports sharply declined to $6B in 2023.

The Best Import Markets for Cotton Lint

Oct 27, 2023

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Cotton lint is a crucial commodity in the textile industry, serving as the primary raw material for spinning yarn and weaving fabrics. The global demand for cotton lint has been steadily increasing as countries strive to meet the growing needs of their textile industries. In this article, we will explore the top import markets for cotton lint, backed by data from the IndexBox market intelligence platform.

Australian Cotton Lint Witnesses 4% Price Surge, Reaching $2,196 per Ton Following Two Months of Continuous Growth

Sep 28, 2023

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The price of Cotton Lint in July 2023 reached $2,196 per ton (FOB, Australia), reflecting a month-on-month increase of 3.9%.

Turkey's Cotton Lint Soars to $2,358 per Ton

Jul 20, 2023

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The cotton lint price in Turkey, known as Cotton Lint, reached $2,358 per ton (CIF) in March 2023, marking a 2.4% increase compared to the previous month.

India's Cotton Lint Price Stands at $2,302 per Ton

Jun 8, 2023

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In February 2023, the cotton lint price amounted to $2,302 per ton (FOB, India), approximately reflecting the previous month.

Cotton Lint Prices Average $2,853/Ton in China as 3% Drop Continues for Second Month

Apr 6, 2023

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In December of 2022, the price of cotton lint dropped to $2,853 per ton (CIF, China), a decrease of -2.9% compared to the month prior.

Brazil's Cotton Lint Price Slumps to $1,977 After Two Consecutive Months of Contraction

Dec 27, 2022

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In August 2022, the cotton lint price stood at $1,977 per ton (FOB, Brazil), falling by -18.7% against the previous month.

U.S. Cotton Lint Price Grew Steadily through 2022, Reaching $2,822 per Ton

Sep 21, 2022

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In July 2022, the cotton lint price per ton amounted to $2,822, growing by 2.2% against the previous month.

Cotton Lint Price per Ton June 2022

Aug 9, 2022

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In June 2022, the cotton lint price per ton stood at $2,761 per ton in June 2022, surging by 1.6% against the previous month.

Cotton Lint Price per Ton May 2022

Jul 14, 2022

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In May 2022, the cotton lint price per ton amounted to $2,718 (FOB, US), increasing by 5.5% against the previous month.

Cotton Prices to Pick Up 5% in 2022 on Rising Demand and Limited Crops in India and U.S.

Feb 4, 2022

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In 2022, cotton prices are expected to gain 5% y/y, as last year's ending stocks are rapidly reduced amid strong global demand outpacing available supply. Last year, the average cotton price soared by 41% y/y to $2.23 per kg.

Cotton Prices Jump After U.S. Cut Exports Twofold

Nov 10, 2021

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Cotton prices jumped by +13% to $2.59 per kg in October 2021, according to World Bank's data. Global supply shows a sign of reduction, as American cotton exports dropped twofold from September to October. Droughts have wiped out a significant part of cotton crops across the U.S., especially in Texas. The U.S. remains the world's leading supplier, accounting for 41% of global cotton lint exports. China, Vietnam, and Pakistan represent key importers of cotton lint from America.